Cylinder discovery at perth amboy park construction site prompts bomb scare

Perth Amboy, NJ – A suspicious cylinder uncovered Wednesday during construction at Borinqueneer Park prompted a swift emergency response before officials determined it posed no risk to the community.

The Perth Amboy Police Department said the object was found Sept. 3 at the former Harry Goldberg & Sons Scrap Metal site on Second Street. Officers implemented emergency protocols and notified partner agencies to assess the situation.

Investigators determined the cylinder was a leftover container from the property’s past as a scrap yard. After confirming there was no public danger, all units cleared the scene within two and a half hours.

Cleanup at the site is ongoing under supervision of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Crews are laying a protective layer of screened soil, with work expected to be finished by Sept. 8. A retaining wall and asphalt cover will follow as part of the remediation project.

City officials urged residents to rely on official updates and avoid misinformation circulating on social media.

Key Points

Cylinder discovered Sept. 3 at Borinqueneer Park site in Perth Amboy.
Object traced to old scrap yard operations and found not dangerous.
EPA continues environmental cleanup, with soil cover to be completed by Sept. 8.

A scrap yard relic briefly stirred alarm but proved harmless in Perth Amboy.

Phil Stilton Latest posts

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital newsroom providing original reporting on New Jersey, national news, government, public policy, public safety, courts, and community affairs.

As founder of the publication, Stilton leads editorial strategy, investigative reporting, and daily newsroom operations while overseeing coverage that reaches millions of readers annually.

With extensive experience covering municipal government, county government, state legislatures, elections, law enforcement, emergency management, and public records, Stilton specializes in translating complex government actions into clear, factual reporting. His work frequently relies on primary source documents, including court filings, legislation, public meeting records, election finance disclosures, government databases, police reports, and Freedom of Information and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests. He has reported extensively on local government accountability, taxpayer spending, campaign finance, public corruption investigations, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies affecting New Jersey residents.

Under Stilton's editorial leadership, Shore News Network has grown into one of New Jersey's largest independent digital news organizations, publishing thousands of original news articles each year while providing breaking news coverage, investigative reporting, and analysis across state and local government. The publication's reporting is routinely sourced from official government agencies, public officials, court records, and firsthand documentation, with a commitment to transparency, attribution, corrections when warranted, and clearly distinguishing factual reporting from opinion.

Stilton's journalism follows established newsroom standards emphasizing accuracy, verification, fairness, and accountability. Every effort is made to verify information through official records and multiple reliable sources before publication. His reporting is intended to provide readers with timely, well-documented information that helps them understand the issues affecting their communities, while maintaining editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and commercial interests.

Readers can submit story tips, corrections, public records, or media inquiries through the official Shore News Network website or its verified social media channels. Shore News Network welcomes corrections and updates when new information becomes available as part of its ongoing commitment to accurate and transparent journalism.